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Congratulations

You have purchased the finest winch available in its service

class. The REP 6000, REP 8000 and REP 9000 feature a

highly efficient 3 stage planetary gear set. The REP 6000

transmits torque from a permanent magnet D.C. motor, while

the REP 8000 and REP 9000 utilize a series wound D.C.

motor. A safe positive clutch allows free spooling for quick

cable deployment. An automatic load holding brake is

designed to hold the full rated capacity of the winch.

This winch was designed and manufactured to provide you

with the utmost in utility. As with any device that combines

power and movement in its use, there are dangers if improp-

erly used. At the same time, there are easier and faster ways

for getting the job done if certain precautions are taken first.

Please read this manual carefully. It contains useful ideas in

obtaining the most efficient operation from your Ramsey

Winch and safety procedures you need to know before begin-

ning use. When you follow our guidelines for operation, your

Ramsey Winch will give you many years of satisfying service.

Thank you for choosing Ramsey. You will be glad you have

one working for you.

Please Note: Ramsey REP6000, REP8000 and REP9000 Series

winches are designed for front mount vehicle use. The winch-

es are not designed for and should not be used in industrial

applications (car haulers/carriers, wreckers, hoisting, etc.),

and Ramsey does not warrant them to be suitable for such

use. Ramsey makes a separate, complete line of winches for

industrial/commercial use. Please contact the factory for fur-

ther information.

Ramsey Winch Company

OWNER’S MANUAL

Front Mount Electric Winches

Contents

Safety Precautions ..............................................2

Tips for Safe Operation ........................................2

Techniques of Operation ......................................3

Installation ........................................................4-8

Electrical Connections & Operations ....................6

Maintenance ........................................................9

Operating Instructions ..........................................9

Trouble Shooting Guide ......................................10

Winch Parts List ..........................................11-15

Warranty ..............................................Back Cover

CAUTION: Read and understand this manual before installation and operation of winch. See Safety Precautions.

REP 6000

REP 8000

REP 9000

Layer of Cable 1 2 3 4

(lbs) 6,000 5,000 4,400 3,800

(kg) 2,720 2,260 1,990 1,720

(ft) 20 50 80 100

(m) 6 15 24 30

(lbs) NO 1,000 3,000 5,000 6,000

(kg) LOAD 450 1,350 2,260 2,720

(FPM)

25 21 16 10 8

(MPM)

7.6 6.4 4.8 3 2.4

Amp Draw

12V

70 155 240 370 440

Line Speed First

Layer

Rated Line Pull Per

Layer

Cumulative Cable

Cap. Per Layer*

1/4" ( 6mm) dia. Cable

Line Pull First Layer

Layer of Cable 1234

(lbs) 8,000 6,500 5,500 4,800

(kg) 3,620 2,940 2,490 2,170

(ft) 15 40 70 95

(m) 4 12 21 28

(lbs) NO 2,000 4,000 6,000 8,000

(kg) LOAD 900 1,810 2,720 3,620

(FPM)

12V

36 15 12 8 5

24V 30 17 13 10 8

12V

10.9 4.5 3.6 2.4 1.5

24V 9.1 5.2 3.9 3 2.4

12V

87 168 258 320 405

24V

43 93 125 160 200

Cumulative Cable Cap. Per

Layer*

5/16" (8mm) dia. Cable

Rated Line Pull Per

Layer

Line Pull First Layer

Line Speed First

Layer (MPM)

Amp Draw

Layer of Cable 1234

(lbs) 9,000 7,300 6,200 5,400

(kg) 4,070 3,300 2,800 2,440

(ft) 15 40 70 95

(m) 4 12 21 28

(lbs) NO 2,000 4,000 6,000 9,000

(kg) LOAD 900 1,810 2,720 4,070

(FPM) 12V

33 17 13 11 8

24V 25 15 11 9 7

12V

10 5.1 3.9 3.3 2.4

24V 7.6 4.5 3.3 2.7 2.1

12V

97 180 260 335 420

24V

35 75 110 140 175

Amp Draw

Rated Line Pull Per

Layer

Cumulative Cable Cap. Per

Layer*

5/16" (8mm) dia. Cable

Line Speed First

Layer (MPM)

Line Pull First Layer

* Depends on cable being uniformly wound onto drum.

Ramsey performance data is compiled from actual winch testing.

Summary of content (16 pages)

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Ramsey Winch Company OWNER’S MANUAL Front Mount Electric Winches REP 6000 Layer of Cable Rated Line Pull Per Layer Cumulative Cable Cap. Per Layer* 1/4" ( 6mm) dia. Cable Line Pull First Layer Line Speed First Layer Amp Draw REP 9000 REP 8000 1 2 3 4 (lbs) 6,000 5,000 4,400 3,800 (kg) 2,720 2,260 1,990 1,720 (ft) 20 (m) 6 (lbs) NO (kg) 50 15 80 24 Layer of Cable Rated Line Pull Per Layer Cumulative Cable Cap. Per Layer* 5/16" (8mm) dia.
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remote control switch with the other, starting as far back and in the center as you can, walking up keeping load on the cable as the winch is powered in. Do not allow the cable to slip through your hand and do not approach the winch too closely. Turn off the winch and repeat the procedure until all the cable except a few feet is in. Disconnect the remote control switch and finish spooling in cable by rotating the drum by hand with clutch disengaged.
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Since the greatest pulling power is achieved on the innermost layer of your winch, it is desirable to pull off as much line as you can for heavy pulls (remember, you must leave 5 wraps min. on the drum). If this is not practical, use a snatch block and double line arrangement (see illustration). For basic self-recovery, anchor to a tree or heavy rock. When anchoring to a tree, always use a tree trunk protector.
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Installation REP 8000 12V & 24V/9000 12V The winches shown in this owner's manual are solely and exclusively designed for vehicle mounted, nonindustrial applications. All other applications will void warranty. When mounting winch, connect labeled motor leads coming from solenoid assembly to appropriately marked motor terminals. TIGHTEN NUTS ON MOTOR TERMINALS SECURELY (see FIGURE 3). Attach solenoid ground wire to grounding bolt located at bottom of motor (See FIGURE 2).
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REP 9000 24V When mounting winch, connect labeled motor leads coming from solenoid assembly to appropriately marked motor terminals as shown in FIGURE 4. TIGHTEN NUTS ON MOTOR TERMINALS. Attach solenoid ground to #10 Capscrew located on vertical surface of motor end bearing (See FIGURE 4). Use solenoid clamp, as shown in FIGURE 1, to secure solenoid assembly to winch motor. If installing in combo mounting kit, position at about a 45° angle for clearance of lower winch guard tube in kit.
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FIGURE 6 Electrical Connections and Operations For normal self-recovery work, your existing electrical system is adequate. Your battery must be kept in good condition. A fully charged battery and proper connections are essential. Run the vehicle engine during winching operations to keep battery charged. The remote control switch is waterproof. It has push button stations on either side. It is designed this way to prevent quick winch reversals, which lead to solenoid failure.
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Repositioning Shifter for Specific Bull Bar Applications Note: The shifter is positioned correctly for most applications. It will only need to be repositioned as necessary for specific bull bar applications. Refer to the Parts List and Exploded Parts Diagram for your specific winch elsewhere in this owner’s manual. 1. Position winch as shown in Figure 6. Remove screws from tiebars. You may be able to loosen the screws at the motor end without removing them.
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5. Determine position shifter knob needs to be for your application. Note: Shifter knob cannot be positioned too low or it will interfere with the feet on the Gear End Bearing (see Range of Position in Figure 10). 6. To position the shifter knob, place locking ring in end bearing with stop post approximately 180° from where shifter knob needs to be positioned. Place cam ring over locking ring in proper position and confirm that shifter knob will move from engaged to disengaged position without interference.
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Wind 5 wraps of cable onto the drum. Winch on the rest of the cable by pulling in a light load to keep the tension constant. Allow the cable to swivel by using a length of chain or a block between the cable hook and the load. Maintenance All moving parts in the winch are permanently lubricated with high temperature lithium grease at the time of assembly. Under normal conditions factory lubrication will suffice. Operating Instructions Lubricate cable periodically using light penetrating oil.
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Ramsey Electric Winches Troubleshooting Guide CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION MOTOR RUNS IN ONLY ONE DIRECTION (1) Defective solenoid or stuck solenoid (1) Jar solenoid to free contacts. Check by applying 12 volts to coil terminal (it should make an audible click when energized) (2) Defective remote control switch (2) Disengage winch clutch, remove remote control switch plug from the socket and jump pins at 8 and 4 o’clock. Motor should run. Jump pins at 8 and 10 o’clock.
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REP 6000 Hawse Fairlead Replacement Kit #251152 Included with: REP 6000 H Roller Fairlead Replacement Kit #251183 Included with: REP 6000 R REP 6000 PARTS LIST Item Qty. Parts No. No. 1 1 247009 2 1 247007 3 1 247008 4 1 251110 5 1 251228 6 1 278154 7 1 296181 8 1 332128 9 1 334143 10 1 334147 11 1 334154 12 1 338249 13 2 412056 14 1 412061 15 1 413018 16 4 414316 17 4 414829 18 1 414830 19 6 414861 Description Gear Carrier Ass’y.
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REP 8000 Roller Fairlead Hawse Fairlead Replacement Kit #251152 Included with: REP 8000 H Replacement Kit #251183 Included with: REP 8000 R REP 8000 PARTS LIST Item Qty. Parts No. No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 4 1 4 1 6 247005 247008 247024 251110 251118 278158 278192 296553 332128 334143 334145 338337 412056 412061 413018 414316 414370 414823 414830 414861 Item Qty. Parts No. No.
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REP 9000 REP 9000 PARTS LIST Item Qty. Parts No. No. 1 1 247009 2 1 247022 3 1 247023 4 1 278158 1 278096 5 1 251110 6 1 296181 1 296385 7 1 328138 8 1 332193 9 1 334154 10 1 334147 11 1 334170 12 1 334171 13 1 338337 14 1 338282 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 2 1 4 4 1 6 6 4 412056 412061 414316 414823 414830 414868 414861 418018 Description Gear Carrier Ass’y.
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Solenoid Assembly Parts List REP 6000 278154—REP 6000 Item No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Note: All unidentified hardware comes supplied with the solenoid. 14 Qty. Req'd Part No. 2 289168 1 289090 1 289091 1 289169 2 364002 1 408102 1 413024 3 414053 7 416216 2 416227 6 418004 6 418014 4 418140 2 418141 3 418149 1 418165 3 418411 3 418514 1 430013 2 440071 2 440110 1 440111 1 289015 1 289141 1 482029 Description Wire Assembly—Black 4 Ga. x 12” Lg.
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Solenoid Assembly Parts List REP 8000/9000 278158—REP 8000/9000 12V 278192—REP 8000 24V 278096—REP 9000 24V Note: All unidentified hardware comes supplied with the solenoid. Item No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 11 12 13 14 16 17 18 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Qty. Req'd 1 1 1 3 3 1 1 2 1 1 3 7 2 6 6 3 2 3 3 3 1 2 2 2 1 1 Part No.
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Warranty Information Ramsey Winches are designed and built to exacting specifications. Care and skill go into every winch we make. If the need should arise, warranty procedure is outlined on the back of your self-addressed, postage paid warranty card. Please read and fill out the enclosed warranty card and send it to Ramsey Winch Company. If you have any problems with your winch, please follow instructions for prompt service on all warranty claims.